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Saturday, December 7
 

9:30am CST

Cartoons Made Me a Furry
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
You ever just stop and wonder why you became a furry? Your childhood cartoons may be the reason! In this panel, Fiver Bunny will analyze the history of animation and cartoons while explaining how it manages to somehow tie into the development of many furries and how it continues to shape the lives of many in the fandom!
Speakers
avatar for Codes
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
  Fandom

9:30am CST

Transit Oriented Animals: Urbanism and the Furry Fandom
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
Interested in trains, buses, and walkable/bike-able communities? Come meet other transit-oriented furry urbanists and learn about urbanism, convincing urbanism skeptics, and spatial inequality in the furry fandom. Afterwards, feel free to join us on a trip on the Chicago L train to Union Station.
Speakers
avatar for Kezl
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N
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
  Fandom

10:30am CST

Hybrid Furs Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
With so many Meet & Greets dedicated to specific animals like Canines, Birds and other Fauna, why hasn't there been any for Hybrid furs? Well here's one! A place for Furs who have Sonas/Suits that include 2+ animal species mixed together to hang out and socialize! All Ages welcome!
Speakers
ET
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
  Fandom

11:00am CST

Combat Sports Furs Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
A meet for any fur who is a fan or a practitioner of combat sports, or who just want to know more about them in general. This Includes, but not limited to, boxing, wrestling (scholastic/professional), MMA, or any Eastern martial art (Karate, TKD, Muay Thai, etc). Fursuits are welcome and encouraged for photos! (equipment/gear for photos will not be provided)
Speakers
T
O
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

11:00am CST

Dom's Fitness Fur All
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
I will provide an overview of fitness to include general diet/nutrition advice, workout and exercise science, motivational tactics, and dismissing myths and misconceptions about fitness.
Speakers
D
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
  Fandom

11:00am CST

Fursonas: More Realistic Than You Think
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
Fursonas - we all have 'em. Big or small, beautiful, vibrant and fantastical. But, are they really that unrealistic? Navigate what might be achievable with current scientific understanding.
Speakers
M
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
  Fandom

11:00am CST

Tiktok Furs Panel
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
The TikTok panel is a place for every TikTok furry to come and chat with fellow content creators! Meet your favorite TikTokers and TikTok fursuit creators!
Speakers
NT
avatar for Chibi The Floof
SS
LF
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
  Fandom

11:30am CST

Aviation Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
Come meet other aviators, aviation enthusiasts, and industry workers! Panel discussion followed by a meet & greet.
Speakers
avatar for Toby SnowWolf

Toby SnowWolf

A pan, kinky, sub-leaning switch from the Bay Area
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:30am - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
  Fandom

12:00pm CST

Midwest FurFest War Stories
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
A collection of as many past (and current) chairs of MFF as I can round up for an hour of war stories, with maybe some Q&A at the end.
Speakers
avatar for Duncan da Husky

Duncan da Husky

Chair, Midwest FurFest
Duncan has been part of Midwest FurFest since its inception, and could not be more proud of what this little shindig has become. He has served as Registration Director, Hotel Liaison, Vice Chairman, Chairman, and Board member for Midwest FurFest, and has been on staff at Anthrocon... Read More →
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
  Fandom

12:30pm CST

2024 Motorsport Fur Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
This is the 2024 edition of the Midwest Furfest Motorsport Fur Meet & Greet!
Speakers
C
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

12:30pm CST

Mustelid Meetup
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
Meetup for otters, ferrets, badgers, wolverines, martens, stoats and the like. Meet like-minded long critters, see friends and hang out.
Speakers
avatar for Zlithe
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 47
  Fandom

12:30pm CST

Stories from Furst Response
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
Ready to hear some stories in Furst Response from Bandit, Flint, and Fraye? Then stop on by while we talk about some of the shenanigans that we have gotten into from cons to the real world and the lessons we have learned in our careers. After we get the stories started join in and tell your story as a Furst Responder.
Speakers
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F
F
Saturday December 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
  Fandom

1:00pm CST

Fortnite Furs Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
A Meet & Greet for fans of Fortnite to gather and talk about the game, and meet other furries that play!
Speakers
avatar for Zaskyl

Zaskyl

33| Bi | Single | Furry trash | IT pro | Pokémon fan | Professional Suicune enjoyer | @BenFolds fan | Fortnite player | Bowler | I pretend I'm a kangaroo
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
  Fandom

1:00pm CST

Scales & Slime Meetup
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Hyatt - Midway
Calling all critters; scaly, slimy, aquatic, and insectoid! Stop by to mingle, take photos, and chat with your fellow non-mammalian furs. Fursuits not required; come as you are! Free buttons will be provided to the first 50 attendees.
Speakers
avatar for LycanthropyLive
Saturday December 7, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Hyatt - Midway
  Fandom

2:00pm CST

Intro to Labor Organizing
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
Are you interested in unions at work? Have you ever wondered what goes into it? What it would take to start one, or if there's just resources available to learn from? Stop on by to see.
Speakers
KA
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

2:00pm CST

Hacking through the Ages: Internet Safety and Hygiene (Presented by DEFCON Furs)
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
Since the birth of the internet in 1983, both it, and computers have evolved quicker than anyone could imagine, and so have the tactics that bad actors used to deceive you, steal from you, and harvest your data. Join a panel of infosec practitioners as we explore the evolution of the internet and hacking, give you some common sense techniques to keep yourself safe while surfing the World Wide Web, and introduce you to the world's largest information security conference and our furry enclave within it.
Speakers
avatar for ギンジ🐾ターラノー

ギンジ🐾ターラノー

A low level hyena with passion for games, preservation of history, and trying to generally keep the world just as good, if not, a little better than when it was found. Working on get the best ROI on everything possible.ギンジ has spoken at DEFCON for several years on various topics... Read More →
avatar for Junaos

Junaos

Junaos has 16 years working across tech as a hacker for hire, system/network admin, site reliability engineer, and engineering manager. Vice-chair of Hack Your Lives, the 501(c)(3) behind DEFCON Furs.
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
  Fandom

2:00pm CST

Japan Has Cars, Who Knew? - Importing JDM Vehicles for the Car Furs Community
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
The last decade has seen a meteoric rise in imported vehicles from Japan. Thanks to the United States' "25-year" rule, classic vehicles that were prominently featured in movies, shows and video games are now obtainable. We'll look into how to do exactly that, the pitfalls of importing and how to maintain your JDM joy machine.
Speakers
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Saturday December 7, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
  Fandom

2:30pm CST

Transformation (TF) Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
Interested in transformation and the TF Fandom? Whether you're a seasoned fan or brand new to the community, come join us at the TF Meet & Greet! Connect with TF friends both new and old, share your unique sub-interest(s), and explore new ideas by mingling with different groups. TF triggers may or may not be included with the panel.
Speakers
avatar for ForeBucks
avatar for Zilepo

Zilepo

Photomanipulator & Podcaster
Saturday December 7, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
  Fandom

3:00pm CST

Gray Muzzle Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
Everyone becomes a graymuzzle Sooner or later. We are the backbone of many functions in conventions, Fur meets, and supporting one another. In this “Meet & Greet“ We are coming together to share our experiences in the fandom.
Speakers
avatar for Dineegla
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
  Fandom

3:00pm CST

Retail Horror Stories: I want to Speak to the Manager
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
Sharing stories surrounding the environment of retail and dealing with the public.
Speakers
avatar for Silver

Silver

I'm just a peppy sheppy who loves Nintendo games, Legend of Zelda and Pokemon.
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

3:30pm CST

Nothing
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
Debuted at Painted Desert Furcon 2024, this panel is exactly what it is! A snow leopard staring at a wall for the entirety of the panel! Will the red dot appear again? Will it make its escape? Come by and see!
Speakers
avatar for Dr Snepper
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 26
  Fandom

3:30pm CST

We went to law school for this!
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
Furry lawyers talk about what we do, why we do it, and take questions from the audience.
Speakers
avatar for Syn

Syn

Syn has practiced law in Chicago since 2005.
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
  Fandom

4:30pm CST

ASL Communications Redux
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
A deeper dive on communication with the deaf, along with examples of scenarios for chatting with attendees! With bonus examples of interacting with furries in suit.
Speakers
avatar for Keiro Ituralde

Keiro Ituralde

Keiro is a deaf attendee and advocates for Deaf interests and accessibility when and where possible. He works in tech support for a large hosting company and has been attending MFF since 2017.
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Hyatt - O'hare
  Fandom

4:30pm CST

Job Searching 101
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 31
Looking to land that dream job? Join Edwin@Work in a discussion about how to conduct a job search, write a resume, and prepare for an interview. Edwin has a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has analyzed jobs from a wide range of professions. Come join the panel for an inside scoop on how to get a job! There will be an open Q&A at the end of the presentation, so bring your job-searching questions!
Speakers
avatar for Edwin

Edwin

Job Coach, Edwin@Work
Message me on social media to schedule a job coaching session during MFF for free!__https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/__Looking for help building a resume, mastering the job search process, or interview preparation? Look no further! As a PhD-level IO psychology practitioner I can... Read More →
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 31
  Fandom

5:00pm CST

The Big Lamp - Bug Meet
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
A meet up for all buggies! Moths, Bees, Cicadas, Spiders and more!
Speakers
W
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

5:30pm CST

Bimbo Meet 'n Slay
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 22
Welcome to the Bimbo Meet 'n Slay, where Bimbos, Himbos, and Thembos can meet and mingle with likeminded individuals. Come discuss the Bimbo aesthetic, fashion, partake in the Heist themed outfit contest*, and discuss the philosophy of bimboism! *to participate in the outfit contest, please reach out to Fiona prior to the convention. (Intended for mature audiences.)
Speakers
avatar for Fiona Maray

Fiona Maray

Da Boss Hoss
Horse hours!
S
Saturday December 7, 2024 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 22
  Fandom

6:30pm CST

Demonic Creature Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
Meet your fellow demons, imps, hellhounds, and all other creatures of infernal origin! A friendly reminder to please avoid the consumption of souls within the convention center.
Speakers
S
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 49
  Fandom

6:30pm CST

How To Make Technology Last - Electronic Repair, Reuse, and Recycle
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
Got a broken laptop? Bunch of old electronics sitting around? Maybe you just want to learn about reducing E-waste in the world? Join Amethyst and Twin on an introduction to making your devices last longer, and reusing them for other projects!
Speakers
A
T
Saturday December 7, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

7:00pm CST

Star Wars Furs Meet & Greet
Saturday December 7, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 5
A Meet & Greet for fans into Star Wars, and a group photo of Jedi and Sith.
Speakers
avatar for Jasper
Saturday December 7, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 5
  Fandom

8:00pm CST

Frugal Travel Tips & International Furry Events
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
Ever look at furry events abroad and think they're unreachable? It's cheaper than you think! Join Shugnussy and friends while they explain the world of frugal travel and explore a couple of international furry events outside the United States!
Speakers
avatar for Shugnussy

Shugnussy

I miss the dollar menu
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:00pm - 9:30pm CST
Convention Center - First Floor - 7
  Fandom

9:00pm CST

Enamel Pin Trading
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
A place to trade enamel pins of all kinds! Don’t have any, but have other types of fandom merch? Come trade FOR pins!
Speakers
avatar for Sisyphus
Saturday December 7, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 29
  Fandom

10:00pm CST

Storytime with Febz
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
Storytime is back and more chaotic than ever. Febz attempts to read children's picture books to a rowdy and misbehaving crowd.
Speakers
K
Saturday December 7, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Convention Center - Second Floor - 24
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